Job Description

Position Scope We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to perform a strategic and hands-on role by providing guidance towards the Safety program to offices and shops. The successful candidate should provide ongoing direction and expertise that contribute to the company\'s safety culture, behavior and expectation that \'all accidents are preventable.\' Key Responsibilities

• Work with Safety Manager to ensure site compliance with all OHS regulations
• Responsible for implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and updating FPS Food Process Solutions Corp\'s occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
• Keep updating on all safety legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and evaluate policies & procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with Occupational Health & Safety program, and government legislation & regulation
• Assist in representing management in matters of health and safety with the government, health and safety associations and other outside agencies and organizations
• Provide reports on Work Safety & Insurance Board / Workers\' Compensation Board (WSIB/WCB) incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism and other occupational health and safety information
• Coordinate and/or provide guidance and direction to occupational health and safety personnel
• Assist in all incident investigations and prepare reporting, root cause analysis and follow-up of the recommendations. Informs management and supervisory personnel of the overall accident trends
• Support, arrange, and present safety orientation and training for all new employees, existing employees and visitors to ensure a complete and effective understanding of potential risks and expected behaviours within the company
• Assist in annual health & safety program audit to ensure the effectiveness of occupational health & safety programs
• Maintain proper updates of the organization\'s Health and Safety manuals and policies and ensure all levels of employees follow the policies and guidelines
• Other general operational duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned

• Health & Safety Certificate / Diplomas from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum 3 years of professional OHS experience in the industrial/commercial/institutional sector
• Experience in manufacturing, production line, or site safety environment is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation
• Must have a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) or be able to renew the certificate within the first month of work
• Available to work a variety of weekdays and including Saturdays
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to write reports clearly
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately documentation
• Fluent in English and knowledge of Chinese is desirable
• Valid Certifications or Safety Tickets are highly preferred: Forklift & Scissor lift
• Valid BC Driver\'s License is an asset
• Willing to travel to project sites as may require from time to time